Argentine Edam Wax-Coated Balls from Japan
Small spherical Edam cheeses coated in red paraffin wax from Argentina, utilizing the 235,000 kg quota in U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda. Traditional mild taste suitable for slicing. Enters under HTS 0406.90.16.00 pursuant to quota provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Validate Argentine origin and quota eligibility with export certificate; no weight allowance for wax coating per US note; monitor cumulative quota entries calendar year